Buffalo to Cleveland (BUF–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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191 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 20m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 3h 29m AVCMSN → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
MDW Chicago 3h 35m WN → UAWN Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 57m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
DCA Washington 3h 57m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Cleveland flights
EWR Newark 3h 59m CMOSUA → ACOSUA Newark (EWR) to Cleveland flights
LGA New York 4h 11m AADL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 4h 19m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
BOS Boston 4h 20m AAB6EI → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
191 mi 0h 34m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and CLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
PIT ~3h 3m DTW ~3h 4m BWI ~3h 20m IND ~3h 25m IAD ~3h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
857
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
Return
CLE → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric BUF→CLE IAG→CLE YHM→CLE
Distance from BUF – 16 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 0h 34m 0h 42m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Niagara Falls (IAG) to Cleveland flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Cleveland flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cleveland is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
191 mi / 308 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m gate to gate.
Facts

BUF–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance191 mi / 308 km
Flight time0h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 0h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 191 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CLE to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAG, YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to CLE

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BUF to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to CLE is about 0 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 191 miles (308 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Niagara Falls (IAG), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).